Man arrested in 'Marley and Me' theft

January 6, 2009 6:50:25 AM PST

STANTON, Calif. --

A 23-year-old man who allegedly lifted a 3-month-old yellow lab from a cage in a pet shop and ran out with the pup -- then gave it to his girlfriend as a Christmas present -- has been arrested.The thieves were caught on surveillance tape at Pet City on 7401 Katella Ave. in Stanton at about 5 p.m. Dec. 22, said Jim Amormino of the Orange County Sheriff's Department.